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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,332.17, 419,997.84 and 170,196.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,332.17, 419,997.84 and 170,196.17 is: 234,881.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,332.17 : 419,997.84 = 170,196.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,332.17/419,997.84 = 170,196.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,332.17x = 419,997.84 × 170,196.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,332.17x = 71,482,023,776.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,482,023,776.27/304,332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,881.59

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